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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 342 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 342 and 237.56 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 342 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/342 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 342 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 81,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,245.52/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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